JIBC Canadian Criminal Justice System 5

Question 1

What is 'restorative justice' in the context of the Canadian criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

An approach that involves victims, offenders, and the community in repairing harm

Answer

Restorative justice is an approach that brings together victims, offenders, and community members to address the harm caused by crime and reach agreements on how to repair it.

Question 2

Under the Canadian criminal process, what happens at an 'arraignment'?

Accepted Answer

The accused is formally read the charges and enters a plea

Answer

At arraignment, the accused is formally brought before the court, the charge(s) are read aloud, and the accused is asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.

Question 3

Which doctrine allows a court to exclude evidence obtained in violation of the Charter under s. 24(2)?

Accepted Answer

The Charter remedy provision

Answer

Section 24(2) of the Charter provides the remedy of excluding evidence obtained through Charter violations if admitting it would bring the administration of justice into disrepute.

Question 4

What is 'absolute liability' in Canadian criminal law?

Accepted Answer

Liability that attaches upon proof of the prohibited act alone, regardless of fault

Answer

Absolute liability offences impose criminal or regulatory liability solely on proof of the prohibited act, with no requirement to prove intent, knowledge, or negligence.

Question 5

In Canada, which term describes the hearing where a judge decides whether an accused charged with a serious offence will be tried by judge alone or judge and jury?

Accepted Answer

Mode of trial election

Answer

The mode of trial election is the process under the Criminal Code where an accused charged with a serious indictable offence chooses between trial by judge alone or trial by judge and jury.

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JIBC Canadian Criminal Justice System 5